Product Description: Discover the rarity of history with this precious Seven-Layer Chevron Bead. Unlike the more common Six-Layer Chevron Beads, these Seven-Layer beads are older, dating back to between the 1500s and 1800s. They offer unique colors and textures that set them apart, providing a distinct and rich aesthetic.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Estimated Production Period: 1500s to 1800s
• Diameter: 25mm
• Length: 18mm
• Hole Size: 3mm
• Special Notes: As an antique, this bead may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Important Notes:

Due to lighting conditions during photography, the actual product may appear slightly different in color and pattern compared to the images. Please note that these images are taken in bright indoor settings.

About Trade Beads:

Trade Beads: Trade beads were produced in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries from the late 1400s to the early 1900s for trade with Africa and the Americas. They were exchanged for gold, ivory, and slaves in Africa, and for fur with Native Americans. The peak production of trade beads was from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, with millions of beads being exported to Africa, most of them produced in Venice.